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Detailed explanation-1: -In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated 5 November as World Tsunami Awareness Day, calling on countries, international bodies and civil society to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction.

Detailed explanation-2: -The selection of Nov. 5 for the annual World Tsunami Day was inspired by the Japanese anecdote, “Fire of Rice Sheaves .” In the story, Goryo Hamaguchi saved numerous villagers from the Ansei-Nankai Tsunami on Nov. 5, 1854.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tsunamis are rare but deadly, early actions are effective tools to save lives, and prevent the hazard from becoming a disaster. The theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 in Asia-Pacific is Early Warning and Early Action Before Every Tsunami.

Detailed explanation-4: -The theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 in Asia-Pacific: Early Warning and Early Action Before Every Tsunami. This day is celebrated to raise awareness for early warnings and actions to protect people, save lives, and prevent the hazard from becoming a disaster.

Detailed explanation-5: -The strongest tidal wave registered in India so far reached a height of 17.30 meters. On 12/26/2004, this tsunami killed a total of 26, 014 people.